Not What She Seems (with Sigmund)

"Not What She Seems" is a song that I began writing about a month ago...I believe that the lyrics speak for themselves regarding what it is all about. My songs sometimes gravitate towards the darker, minor side of things and this was no exception. I was really looking for a groove oriented feel again and think that I captured that. After I completed all of the parts I sent it over to my good friend and collab partner Sigmund. After working on his killer tune "But Seriously" (http://www.macjams.com/song/63947) I asked him to take a listen to this song as I felt it was still lacking some spark. Sig had some great ideas regarding the mix and much to my delight he agreed to add a juicy backing rythym guitar part and a killer solo. He is a true professional and worked hard to mesh the parts over a pretty busy bass line. I will say it again, the talent pool on MacJams is amazing and it's guys like Sigmund that make it a joy to be associated with this site.

Not What She Seems
This has got a RnB flavor in the verse, then the chorus rocks it up. Reminds me of Steely Dan some. Love that bass especially in the chorus, and that guitar lead break is killer.
Very cool collab!

Not What She Seems
HOLY COW you guys - this is just specTACular!! this is as good as any song i've ever heard at MJ, or ANYWHERE for that matter. love the vocals, the lyrics, the guitar - there's nothing i don't love! thanks you guys - this is EXCELLENT!

Not What She Seems
Chris, this song is so cool I have not been able to stop humming it since I first heard it last week. I like the changes, and the vocals sound great. Your bass playing is excellent, and is a pleasure to solo to. Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to be a part of this work - I can't wait for the next one!
Sig

Fantastic!
On this site you really have the time to listen in to all there is! No competition and the really good artists are appreciated! This is WOW music! Good voice and really nice guitar! I loved this!!

Excellent sound!
Really enjoying your bass Chris, as well as that slinky wah pedal. Sigi's Strat fills things out very nicely, and the lead is very tasty indeed. Love the vocals too. Even the DoD drums shows you don't have to be too fancy to get a good drum track.
Very cool post!
Neil

Wowzer!
Simply great. Live the slightly filtered guitar at the start, gives it that summery feel as I glides along beautifully. I was blown away when the funk bass kicked in. Excellent chorus and the solo works great with the bass.
Really really goid

Ted
Thank you my friend. Sigmund did a nice job of playing around the bass line on the solo. Just another testament to his versatility. Regarding the funk bass, I am a little busy there, but it is where I live. ;)

Gadzooks!
This was terrific guys! Has a redolence of the 1980s about it (the last decade of good music if anyone asks me) and the song an work on this is truly impressive, entertaining and greatly enjoyed. Full marks!

Excellent!
Great song, love the bass and vocals. The guitars are superb, great tone and playing.
This has a great groove and I like the laid back verses that lead to the catchy up tempo chorus.
Great stuff and very much enjoyed.

Really cool groove
The progression is really cool, drums, bass and guitar section. I like the vocal effect... what effect did you put on them or did you go back and sing along. My favorite part has to be when it breaks into the chorus and lead. Some excellent stuff here... real pro sounding. Great job the two of you.

Way Cool
Once again Chris, this is an extremely intriguing tune. Bass line is phenomenal as always and Sigmund's guitar is the perfect accompaniment. There's something else though that I can't put my finger on that makes me keep coming back to listen to this song. Great job.

That Bass!
make my little altec computer speakers boom baby. Nice groove and polish. Would have loved to hear a little more of the vocal in the verse section. Small nit, to an otherwise excellent track. Loved that solo.

oh yeah
Listen to that bass! Holy camoly this is HOT. LOVE your vocals Chris. The whole tune is just stellar, great contrast between the laid back verses and the harder rockin chorus. You two make an awesome team! This is a download for sure.

not what she seems
This is a great collaboration. The bass and guitar solos are awesome. I like the slight echo on the vocals. this lady sounds very scary- I love the line "she's an overeducated, super medicated master of none" Very effective!

not what she seems
great guitar work....very funky and groovy...in fact the song could be two songs. i like the choice of effect on the vocal, and the way the song keeps coming back to that cool bass groove and. really great track guys.

Born and raised in Dallas, Texas I have played bass professionally for over 25 years...just as a hobby these days, I have the day gig as well. I have a couple of great boys and played college football a different lifetime ago. I love music, all genre... [see more]